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PunkinPi

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23. If MVP Harris' campaign taught folks anything...

Reply to boston bean (Original post)

Thu Nov 14, 2024, 10:10 AM

Nov 14

it's that joy is a strategy. Don't let anyone take that from you.

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At this time I am focused on practicing self care, love and building a community [View all] boston bean Nov 14 OP

Age 75, I don't believe anything will get better in my lifetime Walleye Nov 14 #1

It could walleye if you make your focus and circle smaller. boston bean Nov 14 #2

Thanks for the advice, but if my circle gets any smaller, I'll disappear altogether Walleye Nov 14 #3

Ha ha. I meant make it more local. Find nearby like minded people. Use them for support. Have some boston bean Nov 14 #4

That is an excellent idea, I am inspired by your post. Walleye Nov 14 #5

These people want us to feel despair. To feel scared. boston bean Nov 14 #7

Yup. Life as a vale of tears is not for me either. Magoo48 Nov 14 #29

This!!! Blue_Roses Nov 14 #6

Know exactly how you feel. Katinfl Nov 14 #14

I'm 82, and have thought the same thing. Bumbles Nov 14 #19

Agreed Prairie Gates Nov 14 #8

Agree with all this.nt jfz9580m Nov 14 #9

This is the first site I look at each morning mgardener Nov 14 #10

Agree: "Do not let this sick man rob you of your happiness in your life." FailureToCommunicate Nov 14 #11

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 14 #24

Hi Sunshine!! A new day and GP6971 Nov 14 #26

how sad is it that she has no friends mercuryblues Nov 14 #33

Best wishes Shrek Nov 14 #12

I am still around. And will be piping in. Probably more than I should. boston bean Nov 14 #13

Do what we can where we can Sympthsical Nov 14 #15

This is my plan as well. Last time he Luciferous Nov 14 #16

My self care...everyday find something to blow the stink of t-rump off! PortTack Nov 14 #17

I'm also working on changing habits and finding ways to be more in the moment. Bumbles Nov 14 #18

Only buy what you need, cancel social media - do not engage MAGA people. 617Blue Nov 14 #20

Ditto! KatK Nov 14 #21

When my kids were small and BlueSky3 Nov 14 #22

If MVP Harris' campaign taught folks anything... PunkinPi Nov 14 #23

Thank you for this post boston bean, especially the last paragraph. It helps. c-rational Nov 14 #25

As usual, you post words I need to hear. Love you, my dear! Scrivener7 Nov 14 #27

Luv ya right back! 💕 boston bean Nov 14 #32

I like your thinking bb. Clouds Passing Nov 14 #28

I so appreciate this OP HoosierDebbie Nov 14 #30

We have a strong democratic community Keepthesoulalive Nov 14 #31